Turn in the Road
1869
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1869
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a winding road through a forest, with trees on both sides. In the foreground, a woman in a blue dress is bent over, tending to something on the ground. A group of people stands on the road, looking at something off to the side. The sky above is hazy and gray. The scene is painted in muted colors, with shades of green, brown, and gray dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, look up Jean Baptiste Camille Corot.
